Believe it or not, we're almost done with the months-long slog to find our nation’s newest leader. To celebrate (or mourn), several restaurants and bars around the city will be slinging themed cocktails at election watch parties or serving food and drink specials to the voting crowds. Here’s what’s happening around the city on Election Day.

All parties take place and all specials are valid Tuesday, Nov. 8, only unless otherwise noted.

ELECTION WATCH PARTIES

5 Rabbit Cerveceria The South Side brewery that created Chinga Tu Pelo, the beer named after Trump's hair, is hosting a "Taco Trucks on Every Corner Party" with food from Cemitas Puebla. Watch the election coverage while listening to Spanish and English music from DJ Resistol 5000, and make sure to trade your voter ballot receipt for a beer. 6398 W. 74th St., 312-895-9591, www.5rabbitbrewery.com

Belly Up Smokehouse & Saloon This viewing party is interactive if you choose: Every time it is announced Donald Trump wins a state, shots of Fireball whiskey are on special for $5. Dirty martinis with blue-cheese-stuffed olives are $12 each all evening, which the bar says is in recognition of Hillary Clinton. 1132 S. Wabash Ave., 312-929-3856, www.bellyupchicago.com

The Duck Inn This Bridgeport bar and restaurant knows how to throw a party. Election night is no exception — the event will feature a Donald Trump pinata filled with Mexican candy and "Hillary's emails" (snag one to win a prize), a pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey-style game called pin the wig on the Trump, and specials such as $4 Cabrito tequila cocktails and $6 "Life After Bern" Fresno chili poppers. 2701 S. Eleanor St., 312-724-8811, www.theduckinnchicago.com

Emporium Wicker Park Emporium is teaming up with 24 local breweries, including Solemn Oath, Half Acre and 18th Street Brewery, to throw what the arcade bar is calling Election Day Party: A Smoke Filled Room. Anyone who brings a voting receipt or "I Voted!" wristband will receive a cold can of Solemn Oath brew on the house. Fernet Branca shots will be $3 all evening. And, of course, the bar will broadcast the election results on TV. Starts at 6 p.m. 1366 N. Milwaukee Ave., 773-697-7922, www.emporiumchicago.com

Fountainhead The Ravenswood spot wants you to cast another vote, this one to see which beer from Alarmist Brewing will remain on tap throughout the month. Which means, of course, you'll have to try all four to vote objectively: Candidates are the "Phobophobia" Belgian Ale, "Entrenched" IPA, "Pantsless" Pale Ale and "Impulsion" Oatmeal Stout. As for the results of the real election, the bar will have them on TV.6 p.m. to midnight. 1970 W. Montrose Ave., 773-697-8204, www.fountainheadchicago.com

Green Street Local This neighborhood bar in the West Loop has TVs everywhere you look, all of which will be playing the election results with sound. They’ve also got you covered with 40-ounce cocktails: the bright red The Republican (Honey Wild Turkey, lemonade, grenadine; $9 Mason jar, $27 fishbowl) and the bright blue The Democrat (Absolut citron, blue curacao, lemonade, simple syrup; $12 Mason jar, $35 fishbowl). 130 S. Green St., 312-226-6565, www.greenstreetlocal.com

Headquarters Beercade Watch the election results, and play with Legos at this beer arcade in River North. The Trumped Up cocktail (jalapeno-infused tequila, simple syrup, lime, chili-lime salt rim; $12) comes surrounded by a wall of Legos, which guests are encouraged to deconstruct. There’s also a Hillary Clinton-themed cocktail called You’ve Got Mail (brandy, cherry and orange syrup, bitters; $12) that comes wrapped with a “Classified” seal. 213 W. Institute Place, 312-291-8735, www.hqbeercade.com/rivernorth

Henry's The election party at this River North bar comes with $5 Tallboys, $5 well drinks, and games surrounding the results pouring in, which will be playing on the bar's big screen. 18 W. Hubbard St., 312-955-8018, www.henrys-chicago.com

Kick Tune into the election with burger in hand at this North Center restaurant, which offers its wagyu beef burgers (can sub chicken breast or veggie patty) for half-price 6-10 p.m. From 4-6 p.m., the appetizer menu is half-priced, and draft beer and tap wines are just $5 and $7 a glass, respectively. 1943 W. Byron St., 773-236-8886, www.kickuptheheat.com

Morton's The Steakhouse If you're looking for something relaxed, all locations of this classic Chicago steakhouse will screen election coverage on the TVs in the bar. Multiple locations, www.mortons.com

The Rookery Bring your voter’s receipt for a $5 beer/shot combo of Chinga Tu Pelo beer and Old Overholt, then settle in to watch the election results on TV. 2109 W. Chicago Ave., 773-772-0406, www.therookerychicago.com

Rush Bar Head to the lobby bar of the Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for live election coverage on three large flatscreens and two themed cocktails (offered noon to close; each $12): the Ruby Red with elderflower liqueur, vodka, grapefruit and cranberry; and the True Blue with vodka, blue curacao and a ginger beer float. 540 N. Michigan Ave., 312-836-0100, www.marriott.com

Sidetrack Video Bar For a decidedly partisan party, head over to Sidetrack, where Chicago’s LGBTQ community will root for Hillary Clinton. The election results will roll in on Sidetrack’s big screen, and there will be plenty of cocktails available. 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. 3349 N. Halsted St., 773-477-9189, www.sidetrackchicago.com

SPiN At the pingpong club's lighthearted “Paddle a Politician” party, guests get a free round of pingpong, and anyone who can show a voter’s receipt or “I Voted!” wristband will be entered in a raffle to win special-edition Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump pingpong paddles. Enjoy a supercut of "Saturday Night Live’s" best president-related sketches on the many TVs; the election will be shown as well. 6-11 p.m. 344 N. State St., 773-635-9999, www.chicago.wearespin.com

Taco Joint A dine–in viewing party offers two margaritas with chips, salsa and guacamole for just $20.16. (Or, get six tacos and chips and salsa for takeout or delivery if you'd rather stay home.) 158 W. Ontario St., 312-337-8226; 1969 N. Halsted St., 312-951-2457, www.tacojoint.com

Thalia Hall If you don’t want to wait until Tuesday to enjoy an election party, head to Thalia Hall on Monday for a pre-election bash with live DJ sets from Samantha Ronson and Sandra Suave, as well as a pair of celebrity hosts: Chicago Fire’s Monica Raymund & Chicago P.D's Sophia Bush. To liven things up even more, The Fly Honeys will perform a burlesque series aimed at promoting self-love and gender equality. Early birds can get the party started with $3 cocktails 7-8 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Project Vote organization. $25; $35 seated balcony. 7 p.m. to midnight Monday, Nov. 7, at 1807 S. Allport St., 312-526-3851, www.thaliahallchicago.com

Tuscany Restaurant The Oak Brook, Wheeling and Taylor Street locations are showing election coverage on the TVs in the bar, with two themed cocktails for the evening. Each just $5, The Donald is a red martini made with vodka, butterscotch and apple Schnapps and cranberry juice, while The Hillary is a blue martini with citrus vodka, blue curacao, cranberry juice and lime, served in a sugar-rimmed glass. 1415 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, 630-990-1993; 550 S. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, 847-465-9988; 1014 W. Taylor St., 312-829-1990, www.tuscanychicago.com

Wise Owl Drinkery & Cookhouse The Wise Owl offers another no-frills election party option, with an open invitation to come and watch the results on the restuarants 150-inch projector screen. There will be drink and food specials for all, and a raffle for anyone who brings his or her business card. 7 p.m. to midnight. 324 S. Racine Ave., 312-374-8915, www.wiseowlchicago.com

Chop Shop From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., get $3 Malort shots when you show that you voted. From 5 to 10 p.m., "red and blue" dinner specials include a blue cheese burger, fries and PBR for $15 and chicken Parmesan in a spicy red sauce with pasta and a PBR, also $15. 2033 W. North Ave., www.chopshopchi.com

Nando’s Peri-Peri You've picked a side on your ballot; now, pick a side at Nando’s Peri-Peri, which will give away one free side dish to anyone wearing a sticker on Election Day. (To err on the side of caution concerning voter incentive laws, they'll accept any type of sticker.) The Portuguese restaurant offers flame-grilled corn on the cob, macho peas (peas with mint and chili), fries and Portuguese rice among their side options, and the deal will be available at all Nando’s locations. Multiple locations, www.nandosperiperi.com

Robert’s Pizza Company Vote for Robert’s for dinner on Election Day. The River North pizza spot will take 20 percent off your pie if you flash a voter receipt or “I Voted!” wristband. 355 E. Ohio St., 312-222-0905, www.robertspizzacompany.com

Saint Lou's Assembly Get the same deal as at Dusek's: show up and receive a complimentary 5 Rabbit Chinga Tu Pelo beer with any entree purchase, while they last. 664 W. Lake St., 312-600-0600, www.saintlouschicago.com

Sprinkles Cupcakes Throwing an election party of your own? Make it a little sweeter with Sprinkles' Vanillary or Trumpkin cupcakes, decorated with a sugar donkey or elephant. 50 E. Walton St., 312-573-1600, www.sprinkles.com

sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt Kids get the chance to vote at this frozen yogurt shop, which will line its counter with ballot boxes corresponding to different flavors and toppings. Taste them all, decide and leave with an "I Voted" sticker. “We’re excited to show young customers that it’s fun to vote," says sweetFrog CFO Matt Smith. 9645 W. Lincoln-Way Lane, Suite 109, Frankfort, 815-277-2269, www.sweetfrog.com

As temperatures drop, our craving for comforting, hearty dishes heats up. Appropriately, Food & Dining is spending October hunting down Chicago's best noodle dishes, from Italian pastas to Japanese ramen and everything in between. Follow along as we unveil our picks. We'll add a new noodle each day of the month.

(Chicago Tribune staff)

Sprinkles Cupcakes

From left, Trumpkin and Vanillary cupcakes are picture-perfect for Election Day.

From left, Trumpkin and Vanillary cupcakes are picture-perfect for Election Day.